Category Archives: Reputation

Are You Excitable?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Toby Lucich

It’s been awhile. Hello again. How’s the family? Yeah, the sun is starting to sneak out here in the northwest too. Yeah, I’ve been listening to a little Def Leopard, too. Ok, enough small talk. Onto the story. Rick and … Continue reading →

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Rocket Surgery? Nice Niche

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Toby Lucich

Hey there. Long time, huh? Hope your weekend was a good one. So, Sunday morning, and I’m enjoying the Sunday New York Times in my cloud-shrouded  sun room with a cup of my favorite blend. Of coffee. I love to read … Continue reading →

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Performance Reviews for Experts

Posted on September 2, 2007 by Toby Lucich

Do you employ experts? Do you wish you did? What’s the hold up? A review of some past rants on Pride and Workmanship have me wondering, Does the conferring title of “expert” on members of your team result in a … Continue reading →

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Valuing Consulting Services versus Contractor Labor

Posted on August 31, 2007 by Toby Lucich

Rick and I were recently having a conversation about the value of a consultant or contractor’s time, and how the concept of consultative value may or may not translate into a meaningful bill rate. Rick observed that too often the … Continue reading →

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Evolve Your Brand

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Toby Lucich

Day One at a new company – who will you be here? What will your work say about you? Not that you can’t be the same person you were yesterday – that person got you hired after all. But how will you be … Continue reading →

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You're special

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

You’re special. And I don’t mean that in a touchy feely way. Although if you feel like you need it, go ahead and take it that way. But take it this way, as well: You’re special. You’re not general. You’re … Continue reading →

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Top 10 sites your next employer or customer will check

Posted on July 25, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

So, prior to our CSS search, the last time I had to do any significant due diligence on a potential co-worker was roughly two years ago. And then, I was hiring for a position on the other side of the … Continue reading →

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Pride of Workmanship

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Toby Lucich

I work with contractors and consultants in nearly every aspect of my life. How is it that the idea of “workmanship,” or the pride of a job well done, can vary so greatly among the masses that work as independent … Continue reading →

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Leveraging Millennial Talent – Some Unsolicited Advice

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Toby Lucich

I love my daily dose of Systematic HR. A great reflection on millennial talent resonates. I think that “life indeed is the pursuit, not the fulfillment of one’s work life” is a key point that Gen Xers had to slowly … Continue reading →

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Will Past Co-Workers become Current Again?

Posted on April 13, 2007 by Toby Lucich

Rick’s “Hiring decisions, when mistakes keep on giving and giving and giving” really changes the way I think about the hiring process. Is this hire so good that they really grow your brand? Do they enhance your corporate value when … Continue reading →

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